Students come first, always, and the Vermont State University experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives. With that, we’re committed to making the admission process easier. Whether you have questions about your application or want to learn more about the VTSU community, our dedicated admission team is here to help. We’re excited to meet you!
Contact Admissions anytime at Admissions@VermontState.edu or 888.398.VTSU (8878)
Undergraduate Admissions Counselors

Nate Ball
Director of Conference and Events
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Veterinary Technology
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Hailey Demers
Admissions Counselor
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Atmospheric Sciences (BS), Biology (BS), Climate Change Science (BS), Environmental Science (BS), Natural Science (BS), Wildlife & Forest Conservation (BS)
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Abbey Dooley
Admissions Counselor
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Music (BA), Music Business & Industry (BS), Music Education (BM), Performance, Arts & Technology (BA), Theater (BA), General Studies (AA), Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)
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Susan Fredette
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Nursing (AS), Nursing Online Degree Completion Program (BSN), Practical Nursing (CT)
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Elga Gruner
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS), Professional Pilot Technology (BS), Dental Hygiene (BS), Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion (BS), Radiologic Science (AS), Respiratory Therapy (AS)
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Jack Lareau
Admissions Counselor
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Undeclared
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Amanda Ley
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Outdoor Education, Leadership, & Tourism (BS), Resort and Hospitality Management (BS), Sport Management (BS), Exercise Science (BS), Health Promotion (BS), Health Science (BS), Holistic Health (BS)
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Shawn McElwain
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Nursing (AS), Nursing Online Degree Completion Program (BSN), Practical Nursing (CT), Paramedicine (CT)
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Justin Rathbun
Admissions Counselor
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Applied Business Degree Completion (BS), Business (AS), Business (BS)
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Jacob Rogenski
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Automotive Technology (ASS), Diesel Power Technology (AAS), Computer Engineering Technology (AE), Computer Engineering Technology (BS), Computer Information Systems (AS), Computer Information Systems (BS), Information Technology (AS), Information Technology (BS), Software Engineering (AS), Software Engineering (BS), Computer Software Development (CT), Advanced Software Development (CT), Construction Management (AAS), Construction Management (BS), Electrical Engineering Technology (AE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BS), Electrical Mechanical Engineering Technology-Electrical (BS), Electromechanical Engineering Technology-Mechanical (BS), General Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology (AE), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (BS), Renewable Energy (BS), Forestry (AAS), Landscape Contracting, Architectural & Building Engineering Technology (AAS), Architectural Engineering (BS), Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology (AE), Data Science (BS), Mathematics (AS), Mathematics (BS), Statistics (BS)
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Patrick Rogers
Associate Director of Admissions
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Supervising programs and schools: Arts, Humanities, and Communications; Music and Performing Arts; Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences
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Rachel Smith
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Nursing (BSN)
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Paul Williams
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Animation & Illustration (BFA), Art (BA), Art (BFA), Communications (BA), Creative Writing (BFA), Graphic Design (AA), Graphic Design (BA), Graphic Design (BFA), Literature & Writing (BA), Media Arts (BA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (AA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (BFA), Early College, Dual Enrollment, Vermont Academy of Science & Technology (VAST)
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Paul Winters
Associate Director of Admissions
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Supervising programs and schools: Allied Health, Nursing, Engineering and Computing
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Joe Zeitler
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Applied Psychology & Human Services (BS), Forensic Psychology (BS), Human Services (AS), Psychological Science (AS), Psychological, Science (BS), Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography (BS), Criminal Justice (BA), History (BA), Political Science (BA), Social Work (BSW), Sociology (BA), Early Childhood & Special Education (BA), Early Childhood Education (birth-5) (BA), Education, Secondary Education – Inclusive Adolescent Education (BA), Education, Elementary Education – Inclusive Childhood Education (BA), Physical Education (BS)
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Graduate Admissions Counselor

Edward Bassett
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Graduate Students
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International Admissions Counselor

Ethan Welch
Admissions Counselor
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International Students
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VAST and Early College Admissions Counselors

Bridgett Taylor
School and Community Outreach Coordinator
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Dual Enrollment Coordination
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Charlie Watson
Associate Director of Admissions
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VAST, Early College, Dual Enrollment, FAST Forward, MOU requests
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Paul Williams
Assistant Director of Admissions
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Animation & Illustration (BFA), Art (BA), Art (BFA), Communications (BA), Creative Writing (BFA), Graphic Design (AA), Graphic Design (BA), Graphic Design (BFA), Literature & Writing (BA), Media Arts (BA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (AA), Woodworking & Fine Furniture Design (BFA), Early College, Dual Enrollment, Vermont Academy of Science & Technology (VAST)
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Campus Visit Coordinators

Daniel Haycook
Campus Event & Visit Coordinator – North
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Visits at the Williston, Lyndon, and Johnson campus Locations.
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Brandon Kennedy
Campus Event & Visit Coordinator – South
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Visits at the Randolph, Killington, Bennington and Castleton Campus Locations
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Administration


Carrie Clement
Assistant Director of Enrollment Communications
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Megan Foote
Associate Director of Enrollment Operations
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Maurice Ouimet
Vice President for Admissions and Enrollment Services
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Jessica Van Deren
Associate Vice President of Admissions
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